Camp for Girls Provides Exploration of Careers in Construction
Let's Build Construction Camp for Girls is a free week-long camp designed for high school age girls to explore the construction trades, architecture, engineering, and construction materials manufacturing through hands-on experiences and field trips. The third annual camp was held the week of July 8th at the Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School in Bethlehem, Pa.
This year, Kevin Klersy and Mike Plocinik of ATAS’ Technical Services Department spent an afternoon with the campers, demonstrating and assisting in the installation of Opaline metal wall panels and trims. Last year, the campers learned about the installation of Dutch Seam and Advanta Shingle metal roofing, and at the inaugural event, they toured ATAS’ headquarters and main production facility in Allentown, Pa.
Lee Ann M. Slattery, Sales Support Manager for ATAS, who was involved in the planning of the camp, stated, “ATAS was pleased to be involved in the camp again this year. We are a strong supporter of the development and training of students within the local community, and this is the perfect opportunity to allow the campers exploration of potential careers in the architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing industries.”